Summary: We've explored study strategies for Visual-Spatial, Bodily-Kinesthetic, and musical Intelligences. Today we’ll look more closely at study strategies of Interpersonal Intelligence (again inspired Adam Sikinski blog post). Before we dive it, I just want to make sure that its known that we all possess each of the 8 intelligences. Every individual, however, displays a unique set of dominant intelligences. Let’s recap Interpersonal Intelligence Individuals with Interpersonal or Social Intelligence enjoy: listening, mediating, persuading, negotiating, communicating, problem solving, teaching, coaching, training, or helping others. Interpersonal intelligence is often seen in business. Some potential careers of Interpersonally-Intelligent Individuals: Managers, sales, public speakers, politicians, lawyers and therapists Those with Interpersonal Intelligence help to advance our world through the process of building strong emotional connections with other people that lead to economical decisions that expand our way of life. Here are 2 study strategies for Interpersonal Intelligence 1. Study Background Information Most Interpersonal Learners or social learners have a clear fascination with people and their areas of interest. Expanding one's awareness of people and their backgrounds helps to develop a higher level of motivation for continued learning. Read author’s biographies, or take a few moments to research the background of the topic. Do research online to find info on people and topics 2. Hold Discussions with Others Interpersonal learners are the social butterflies of this world. By engaging with others in discussions, learning becomes more meaningful and new ideas, insights, feelings, and understanding of topics abound. Group study sessions or lively debates may help propel learning for your interpersonal learner. Whether with friends or amongst the family, lively dialogue and socialization is beneficial for learning. According to Thomas Armstrong in his book “In Their Own Way,” peer teaching is an excellent way for your interpersonal learner to display competence surround a topic. By teaching a topic to others (social engagement), your child is setting the stage for learning any topic on a deeper level and recall will be easier. Creating social learning opportunities for your Interpersonal learner can help make learning fun, engaging, and an event to be remembered! If you’ve found this episode helpful, please remember to share it with your friends, leave your comments on the blog or subscribe to the Raising smART Kids Podcast on iTunes. This is Yong Pratt wishing you a Happy week of socializing!
